*4.2.1 Practical tips for healthy eating*

Children should be fed meals five times a day, including a greater variety of foods from all food groups.

Include at least one serving of food from each of the four key food groups each day. Include one serving of liver, fish, chicken, meat, or eggs every day.

Use at least one vegetable or fruit rich in vitamin A such as dark green leafy vegetables, orange fleshed vegetables, and fruits.

Use dry beans, split peas, or lentils as an ingredient in meals or as a side dish.

#### **Figure 2.** *Variety of foods for children according to the food based dietary guidelines for south Africans. Source: [15].*
